England bowlers came up with a vastly improved show with Andrew Flintoff clearly the pick of the bowlers, claiming three for 31.

Flintoff was breathing fire and was often seen glaring at the Indian batsmen besides mumbling something.

Kirsten, however, didn't find anything wrong in it and doffed his hat at the England all-rounder.

"I think he was superb today and bowled very aggressively. He was the pick of their bowlers and we all know what he is capable of and he is a fine cricketer," Kirsten said.

The India coach was also effusive in his praise for Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who batted sensibly and saw that India remain ahead in the Duckworth-Lewis chart.

"I always rate him high as a captain, not only here but in any situation. I also rate him high as a captain, who can bat in any situation, Here he knew exactly what was needed and played accordingly," Kirsten said.

Asked how India would now be approaching the seven-match series which they lead 3-0, Kirsten said he was not thinking too far.

"We have got no long-term plan. We just know what to do when we get up tomorrow and prepare for the next game. Now we head off to Bangalore and we will make sure we prepare to execute our skills as good as possible in the match there," he said.